Always use ChilliSticks to safely add dry ice to drinks. Never put Dry Ice loose into drinks. If it’s accidentally swallowed it could cause internal injuries. Dry Ice is -78oC and if it comes into direct contact with skin it will cause freezer burns.

ChilliSticks are approx. 7” in length, with a locking capsule at one end capable of holding a Dry Ice pellet. Each ChilliStick gives approximately 3 to 5 minutes fog effect depending on the volume of liquid in the glass. ChilliSticks are sold separately to the dry ice.

Dry ice adds a truly unique experience to dessert presentation. The dry ice fog can either be poured from a jug into the dish, or dry ice pellets can be placed in a small dish (on the same plate but separate to the food) and warm water added to the dry ice. This will create a fog effect that spreads across the plate for 2 – 5 mins depending on how many pellets are used. Note that ceramic dishes are best as dry ice on metal creates a vibrational higher pitch noise.

To create a fog effect floor display for a larger space we recommend using a dry ice fog machine.

You can contact Team FX for help. For enquiries on hiring out a pea-souper smoke machines please phone 01 276 0590 or visit their website for more information.

To create the fog effect, add dry ice to heated water. Hot water creates a more dramatic fog and warm water a more subtle effect. Small pieces of Dry Ice, like pellets, have more surface area, and therefore produce a greater amount of fog. They also cool the water down much faster. The result: a more dramatic fog effect for a shorter length of time. Keep the water heated to produce the fog effect for a longer time.

The greatest amount of fog will be produced the first 5 to 10 minutes. There will be far less fog for the next 5 to 10 minutes as the water cools and the volume of Dry Ice diminishes. As the water temperature cools, the fog becomes wispier. When the water gets colder than 50°F or 10°C, the Dry Ice stops making fog, but continues to sublimate and bubble.